Montgomery County Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 334-832-4985 for the information you are looking for.

Montgomery County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Montgomery County Detention Facility maintains an average of 1290 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,840 offenders.

The following charts of Montgomery County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Montgomery County Corrections Department, the state of Alabama Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Montgomery County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Montgomery County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Montgomery County, neighboring counties and the state of Alabama.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Montgomery County and Alabama state prisons, click the button below.
Montgomery County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

The Montgomery County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Montgomery County.

• You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Montgomery County, or in some cases the state of Alabama, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Montgomery County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
• The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 334-832-4985 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Montgomery County inmate locator.

Montgomery County Bail Bond Information

Because Montgomery County and Alabama can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Montgomery County Detention Facility at 334-832-4985, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Montgomery County Detention Facility or the Montgomery County Court Clerk these specific questions:

1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
3. Where do I go to pay it?
4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Montgomery County Detention Facility on-site Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

250 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-4985

• First, you must register with IC Solutions.
  
• ll visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance, but no more than a week in advance.
• Only approved visitors are allowed to visit. No more than 4 visitors are allowed per inmate. 
• All visitors must be appropriately dressed (i.e., No Sheer/translucent clothing’s. No halter tops. No tights or low-cut shirts are allowed). All Civilians improperly dressed will be denied visitation.
• All visitors must display appropriate behavior during any visit. Vulgar language is not permitted. Any inmate or visitor displaying inappropriate behavior will forfeit their visit and subjected to suspension of visitation for an unspecified amount of time.
• Each visitor ages 16 & up will be permitted one (1) thirty (30) minute visitation period each week.
• All visitors ages 16 or older must show photo identification.
• Visitors 12 and under, is considered a child and must visit at the same time of the guardian listed.

• PROFESSIONAL VISITATION HOURS:
  Clergy:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am -11:00am
  Attorneys: Daily from 8:00am -11:00am or 2:30pm - 4:00pm or 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Montgomery County Detention Facility uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.

In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

• Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
• Select your Inmate.
• Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
• Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

• The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Montgomery County Detention Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Montgomery County Detention Facility uses IC Solutions for their Video Visitation services.

In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

• Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
• Select your Inmate.
• Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
• Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

• The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Montgomery County Detention Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Montgomery County Detention Facility on-site Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

250 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-4985

• First, you must register with IC Solutions.
  
• ll visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance, but no more than a week in advance.
• Only approved visitors are allowed to visit. No more than 4 visitors are allowed per inmate. 
• All visitors must be appropriately dressed (i.e., No Sheer/translucent clothing’s. No halter tops. No tights or low-cut shirts are allowed). All Civilians improperly dressed will be denied visitation.
• All visitors must display appropriate behavior during any visit. Vulgar language is not permitted. Any inmate or visitor displaying inappropriate behavior will forfeit their visit and subjected to suspension of visitation for an unspecified amount of time.
• Each visitor ages 16 & up will be permitted one (1) thirty (30) minute visitation period each week.
• All visitors ages 16 or older must show photo identification.
• Visitors 12 and under, is considered a child and must visit at the same time of the guardian listed.

• PROFESSIONAL VISITATION HOURS:
  Clergy:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am -11:00am
  Attorneys: Daily from 8:00am -11:00am or 2:30pm - 4:00pm or 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

There are four options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
You will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Montgomery County Detention Facility uses a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-345-1884

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Montgomery County Detention Facility uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

• Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• At the Montgomery County Detention Facility using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Montgomery County Detention Facility may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
• By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Montgomery County Detention Facility inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

How Do Inmates in Montgomery County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Montgomery County Detention Facility uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Montgomery County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Montgomery County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Montgomery County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Montgomery County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Montgomery County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher, however they must get permission and they can only have two publications every six months.

Magazines
Magazines are not allowed.

Books
The Montgomery County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below, however the inmate must get permission up front before you order them.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Montgomery County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

There are four options for putting commissary money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Commissary Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
You will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Montgomery County Detention Facility uses a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's commissary account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Commissary Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Commissary Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-345-1884

How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Montgomery County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Montgomery County Detention Facility follow these steps:

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Montgomery County Detention Facility lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montgomery County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages & Photos

Montgomery County Detention Facility contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Montgomery County Detention Facility,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How Do Inmates in Montgomery County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Montgomery County Detention Facility uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Montgomery County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Montgomery County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

Do Inmates in the Montgomery County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Montgomery County Detention Facility allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Montgomery County Detention Facility, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Montgomery County Detention Facility.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Montgomery County Detention Facility Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

• Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
• The subscription services require additional funding.
• There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
• Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Montgomery County Detention Facility charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Montgomery County Detention Facility

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Montgomery County Detention Facility inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

What are the other City and County Jails in Montgomery County?

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montgomery County?

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Montgomery County, the state of Alabama and the United States?